Princess Diana once said, “Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can,” which shows how Diana really did try to make a change for those who were suffering. Diana was born into a family of British nobility with royal ancestry as The Honorable Diana Frances Spencer. Diana, Princess of Wales, was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, who is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth LL. Her youth and beauty made her an icon of femininity when the couple’s engagement was announced; however their marriage was not a success and she despised the media’s intrusion which royal life brought. Diana, Princess of Wales contributed to society in many ways; for example, she contributed to charity work, social …show more content…
A couple months later Diana began to concentrate on the six charities closest to her heart; Centerpoint, A London group that aids homeless youth, The Leprosy Mission, Various Cancer Benefits, AIDS and International Red Cross (Sue Nieboer). During this time, Diana took on a political cause to ban global land mines and provide funds for those injured. Diana’s campaign for a worldwide ban on landmines and medical treatments for those injured by explosives ( Sue Nieboer). Eventually, she visited the victims of landmines in countries including Angola and spoke in favor of the treaty to ban landmines. Diana was really amused with the research and treatment of HIV/AIDS, in fact, it was one of her favorite causes ( Sue Nieboer). Diana had a talent and a gift for love. She felt she could inspire and transmit it. Diana was mostly known for supporting AIDS, Hospices, and Landmines. When she joined the campaign against landmines, she had this to say: “ I am not a political figure, nor do I want to be one. But I come with my heart, and I want to bring awareness to people …show more content…
Diana was a mirror, not a lamp. Throughout Diana’s career, she introduced an informality, a candid modernity, into a system that could offer no resistance to it; she had a beauty in her life that made them ugly ( Martin Amis). She has always had a remarkable ability to move and inspire. Diana’s philanthropic legacy has inspired many to give to charitable causes (Sue Nieboer). Diana is the most celebrated woman on earth, this is why her death was hard news ( Martin Amis). Diana’s death enshrined her and froze her in time, she had fulfilled her prophecy ( Martin Amis). "The Princess brought the power of her presence, her compassion, and her position to some of the most important humanitarian issues of our time, saving countless lives and bringing comfort to countless others. Her work to bring about a global ban on landmines did more to galvanize world opinion on this issue than any other single individual. Her death is mourned by an entire world. We at the American Red Cross share the grief of the British people in the loss of a national and global treasure. We will miss her special touch and the love that she so effectively expressed through action." (Britannia Internet Magazine 2003). She is remembered not only for the money her name could raise but also for the loving acts she bestowed on so many. She was the "People's Princess” ( Sue Nieboer). She caused sensations by wearing a party